London OR Home-based (this role will require regular UK travel and at times need you to stay away from home)

Must be SC Cleared or Eligible to undertake SC Clearance

Description:

As a Delivery Manager you’ll run Agile delivery and transformation for Methods' clients across the UK. Your role will be to oversee and ensure the smooth running of multidisciplinary teams while helping to plan their work, remove blockers, and report progress.

You’ll have experience of resourcing teams with the right people and skills and putting a structure in place allowing them to work iteratively in an agile fashion. You will welcome the challenge of managing change within a variety of different organisations from public sector to private, and you’ll be adept in influencing stakeholders at all levels.

We’re looking for an excellent communicator, who is great at building rapport and good at influencing decision making. Someone with a good knowledge of the latest developments in technology, who is naturally aligned to keeping abreast with the constant changes in digital and technology landscape.

Methods:

Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to help safeguard public-facing services and apply digital thinking to make sure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens.

Responsibilities:

Deliver products and services at any stage of the lifecycle (from Discovery through to Live) Plan and run assignments – planning resources and putting the right cadence in place for delivery Work with the client to ensure requirements are in place for delivery Ensure sure all projects risks are understood and communicated Build strong relationships with clients, help them learn new skills through mentoring and shadowing Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience:

Experience in a related role SCRUM certification (Product owner OR Master) Strong knowledge of Agile Delivery and lifecycle from Discovery to Live Excellent stakeholder management skills Strong communication skills, both verbal and written The ability to lead, collaborate and influence within a matrix organisation Ability to prioritise workload across multiple projects simultaneously Good knowledge of and passion for Digital Transformation Desirable Skills and Experience:

Previous experience working in the Public Sector PRINCE2 Certification Experience using JIRA Benefits